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The Senior Operations Manager is a strategic operations leader responsible for driving performance across multiple operational value streams in a manufacturing environment. This role provides leadership for end-to-end execution across Production, Warehouse, and other assigned operations functions, ensuring strong delivery in safety, quality, customer service, cost, and employee engagement.
This leader will be expected to strengthen and evolve the operating management system by developing new processes, standardizing execution across shifts and departments, and applying data-driven decision-making to improve throughput, quality, inventory performance, labor efficiency, and accountability. The role requires a strong people leader with demonstrated success in talent assessment, leadership development, frontline engagement, conflict resolution, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is an experienced operations leader who is close to readiness for a Plant Manager role within 1 to 2 years, with the capability to lead broad plant priorities, influence cross-functional strategy, and build a culture of accountability, discipline, and respect.
Job Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership & Business Performance
- Operating System & Process Development
- Data, Analytics & Digital Management
- Talent Assessment, Coaching & Leadership Development
- Frontline Engagement & Accountability Culture
- Conflict Management & Work Environment
- Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Key Performance Expectations
- Safety performance and EHS leadership
- Customer complaints / quality performance
- Production attainment / schedule attainment
- OEE and productivity improvement
- Labor efficiency and cost performance
- Inventory accuracy and materials flow discipline
- Employee engagement and retention
- Leadership bench strength and succession readiness
- Effectiveness of operating reviews, action closure, and accountability systems
What your background should look like
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required with 10+ years of experience ; Master's degree is preferred.
Experience
- The successful candidate must possess an extensive operational background that extends beyond production management (a mandatory requirement), as well as management leadership experience in one or more manufacturing support functions such as supply chain, warehouse operations, manufacturing engineering, quality or continuous improvement.
- Experience leading both results delivery and organizational capability building in a plant environment.
- Proven success implementing process improvements, standardization, and performance systems in operations.
- Demonstrated experience developing leaders, assessing talent, and building succession capability.
- Strong experience engaging frontline employees and improving accountability and work culture.
- Experience managing conflict and driving performance in fast-paced industrial environments.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools and systems, including Lean Manufacturing, OEE, PFMEA, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
- Strong business acumen and ability to use data and analytics to drive operational decisions.
- Readiness and aspiration to move into Plant Management in the near term.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $142,800-$214,100 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States
The Senior Operations Manager is a strategic operations leader responsible for driving performance across multiple operational value streams in a manufacturing environment. This role provides leadership for end-to-end execution across Production, Warehouse, and other assigned operations functions, ensuring strong delivery in safety, quality, customer service, cost, and employee engagement.
This leader will be expected to strengthen and evolve the operating management system by developing new processes, standardizing execution across shifts and departments, and applying data-driven decision-making to improve throughput, quality, inventory performance, labor efficiency, and accountability. The role requires a strong people leader with demonstrated success in talent assessment, leadership development, frontline engagement, conflict resolution, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is an experienced operations leader who is close to readiness for a Plant Manager role within 1 to 2 years, with the capability to lead broad plant priorities, influence cross-functional strategy, and build a culture of accountability, discipline, and respect.
Job Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership & Business Performance
- Operating System & Process Development
- Data, Analytics & Digital Management
- Talent Assessment, Coaching & Leadership Development
- Frontline Engagement & Accountability Culture
- Conflict Management & Work Environment
- Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Key Performance Expectations
- Safety performance and EHS leadership
- Customer complaints / quality performance
- Production attainment / schedule attainment
- OEE and productivity improvement
- Labor efficiency and cost performance
- Inventory accuracy and materials flow discipline
- Employee engagement and retention
- Leadership bench strength and succession readiness
- Effectiveness of operating reviews, action closure, and accountability systems
What your background should look like
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required with 10+ years of experience ; Master's degree is preferred.
Experience
- The successful candidate must possess an extensive operational background that extends beyond production management (a mandatory requirement), as well as management leadership experience in one or more manufacturing support functions such as supply chain, warehouse operations, manufacturing engineering, quality or continuous improvement.
- Experience leading both results delivery and organizational capability building in a plant environment.
- Proven success implementing process improvements, standardization, and performance systems in operations.
- Demonstrated experience developing leaders, assessing talent, and building succession capability.
- Strong experience engaging frontline employees and improving accountability and work culture.
- Experience managing conflict and driving performance in fast-paced industrial environments.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools and systems, including Lean Manufacturing, OEE, PFMEA, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
- Strong business acumen and ability to use data and analytics to drive operational decisions.
- Readiness and aspiration to move into Plant Management in the near term.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $142,800-$214,100 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States
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Senior Level Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level operations manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led large-scale operational initiatives, not just participated in them. Demonstrating ownership over outcomes, such as process improvements that reduced cost or improved throughput, sets strong candidates apart. Experience managing cross-functional teams, presenting to executive stakeholders, and building systems that scale tends to be the deciding factor over credentials alone.
Which companies hire senior level operations managers?
Companies hiring senior level operations managers right now include Amazon, The Home Depot, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations large enough to have dedicated operations functions, including enterprise corporations, regional healthcare networks, logistics providers, and scaling technology companies.
Are there remote senior level operations manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company size. About 22% of senior level operations manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the growing acceptance of distributed leadership for experienced professionals. Fully remote roles are more common in technology and professional services than in manufacturing or healthcare operations.
What makes an operations manager role senior level?
Senior level operations manager roles are defined by ownership over outcomes rather than execution of assigned tasks. Candidates are expected to set operational strategy, manage managers or leads, drive cross-department initiatives, and make decisions with significant business impact. Mentoring junior and mid-level staff, influencing organizational structure, and accountability for department-wide performance metrics distinguish these roles from mid-level positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level operations managers?
Senior level operations manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate at a scale that requires experienced leaders to manage complex logistics, compliance requirements, and high-volume service delivery across multiple functions or locations.